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Ethiopia visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ethiopia visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
Ethiopia’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisa.gov.et. Processing time, as Ethiopia states it: Issued at the port of entry.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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Travel advice for Ethiopia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Switzerland to Ethiopia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ethiopia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ethiopia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ethiopia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Swiss citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss citizens receive the visa for Ethiopia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Eritrea and Sudan require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Swiss citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.